Kennedy

Wanda Miller Kennedy, 71, of Midway, died Thursday, Dec. 24, 2020, at the Hospice Care Center at St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington. Born on Dec. 12, 1949, in Woodford County, she was the daughter of the late Herbert Christy and the late Lucille Kennedy Hayes. She retired form Osram Sylvania after more than 30 years. She was a member of Pilgrim Baptist Church and the church’s choir. Survivors include two sons, Frederick (Ersel) R. Kennedy, Nicholasville; and Patrick O. Kennedy, Lexington; six siblings, Yvonne (Thomas) Carden, South Boston, Virginia; Jeraldine Kennedy, Garner Kennedy, both of Midway; Alberta Branham, Lexington; Stanley Penny, Versailles; and Daryl Christy, Midway; a sister-in-law, Mary Lou Kennedy, Desoto, Texas; three grandchildren, Remy Giles, Latoya Richardson and Krischelle Barnes; several great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two siblings, Sylphronia “Eddie” Thurman and Benjamin “Benny” Kennedy. A private service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 2, 2021. Interment will be in Midway Cemetery. Due to the governor’s mandate those attending services must wear proper facial coverings, follow all social distancing guidelines, and adhere to the facilities reduced occupancy guidelines. Live webcasting of the service will be available beginning at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 2, 2021 on her obituary page at www.blackburnandward.com. Visitation will be held from 4 until 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 1, 2021 and from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 2, 2021. Memorial contributions may be made to Bluegrass Hospice Care, 643 Teton Trail, Frankfort, Ky. 40601 or the American Lung Cancer Association, 10168 Linn Station Road #100, Louisville, Ky. 40223. Friends and family may leave messages of condolence and share memories on her tribute page at www.blackburnandward.com.